Finally started with the trainer yesterday, I probably should have engaged a trainer much sooner, sorted out my squat and started dead lifting in 45 mins, not too shabby.
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zach and post ironic are best placed to advice, but I'd suggest changing to a better measurement system as lbs are retarded. 5kgs will be manageable for lower weighs, but post 70/80kgs you'll hurt yourself and/or develop bad form if you push too fast.
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I just reread what you said. I've not read any plans that advise raising weights between sets, I've always understood that each set you got for the max you can lift for the amount of reps. I.e 5 sets of 5 reps of 110kgs, not 5 -60, 5 - 70, 5 - 80, 5- 90, 5 - 100, 5 - 110, that's a waste of effort.
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I just reread what you said. I've not read any plans that advise raising weights between sets, I've always understood that each set you got for the max you can lift for the amount of reps. I.e 5 sets of 5 reps of 110kgs, not 5 -60, 5 - 70, 5 - 80, 5- 90, 5 - 100, 5 - 110, that's a waste of effort.
Depends on your progression. As long as you can, do like bill star does
set 1 : 5 reps@50%
set 2 : 5 [email protected]%
set 3 : 5 reps@75%
set 4 : 5 [email protected]%
set 5 : 5 reps@100%
The percentage is based on the 5th set. If you can do 5 reps at 70kg, then that 70kg is 100% and the rest is percentage of 70kg. (so its not 5 reps at your 1repmax
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As long as that keeps you growing and increasing strength, there is no need to change it
Doing 5 sets of your 5rep max, is very taxing and will crush your recovery untill you are an advanced lifter
set 1 : 5 reps@50%
set 2 : 5 [email protected]%
set 3 : 5 reps@75%
set 4 : 5 [email protected]%
set 5 : 5 reps@100%
The percentage is based on the 5th set. If you can do 5 reps at 70kg, then that 70kg is 100% and the rest is percentage of 70kg. (so its not 5 reps at your 1repmax
)As long as that keeps you growing and increasing strength, there is no need to change it
Doing 5 sets of your 5rep max, is very taxing and will crush your recovery untill you are an advanced lifter
Depends on your progression. As long as you can, do like bill star does
set 1 : 5 reps@50%
set 2 : 5 [email protected]%
set 3 : 5 reps@75%
set 4 : 5 [email protected]%
set 5 : 5 reps@100%
The percentage is based on the 5th set. If you can do 5 reps at 70kg, then that 70kg is 100% and the rest is percentage of 70kg. (so its not 5 reps at your 1repmax)
As long as that keeps you growing and increasing strength, there is no need to change it
Doing 5 sets of your 5rep max, is very taxing and will crush your recovery untill you are an advanced lifter
set 1 : 5 reps@50%
set 2 : 5 [email protected]%
set 3 : 5 reps@75%
set 4 : 5 [email protected]%
set 5 : 5 reps@100%
The percentage is based on the 5th set. If you can do 5 reps at 70kg, then that 70kg is 100% and the rest is percentage of 70kg. (so its not 5 reps at your 1repmax
)As long as that keeps you growing and increasing strength, there is no need to change it
Doing 5 sets of your 5rep max, is very taxing and will crush your recovery untill you are an advanced lifter
. As stupid as it sounds, it's VERY hard for me to get used to not feeling that way by the end of a workout. Like now, breathing is physically painful because I worked chest two days ago, but I know now that's not normal. Still I feel like I haven't done enough if I don't end up feeling like this within the next two days.Also I estimate that it would take maybe 3-4 hours for me to follow the Bill Starr 5x5 at my gym at peak hours after work. I'll try it, but honestly I don't know how long I could realistically keep that up for. Maybe I'll end up switching gyms now that I'm making some money.
Thanks!
Well there you have it, you are straining your muscles and tendons too much.
Bill star doesnt nearly last that long mate
Its only has 2 heavy'ish sets, 15 sets in total and some assitance work. You should complete easely under an houre
http://nutribody.com/blog/post/Bill-Starrs-Intermediate-5x5-Workout.aspx
check the downloadable excell file, wich is very important to follow
Bill star doesnt nearly last that long mate
Its only has 2 heavy'ish sets, 15 sets in total and some assitance work. You should complete easely under an houre
http://nutribody.com/blog/post/Bill-Starrs-Intermediate-5x5-Workout.aspx
check the downloadable excell file, wich is very important to follow